Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 45mm stroke on twin guide rods. Its integrated brass sliding bearing gives high radial-load and impact resistance — about double the horizontal impact tolerance of a plain cylinder, holding the tool square to ±0.10° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke45 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.10°
- CushionRubber bumper
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S
The AirTAC TCM12X45S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder that integrates a drive piston between two guide rods within a single body. Because the guide unit prevents rotation and carries side load, you do not need to buy and align an external linear slide. It features a brass sliding bearing that shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering about twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. This makes it ideal for dirty, impacting, heavy-radial-duty environments where a steel-ball guide would jam or wear prematurely.
As a double-acting actuator running on filtered air, it generates 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. The twin guide rods keep the tool plate square under an off-centre load, holding a tight non-rotating tolerance of ±0.1°. The Ø6 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 ports provide a compact plumbing footprint. Stroke termination is handled by a fixed TPU rubber bumper at each end, softening the stop without requiring any air-cushion adjustment screws.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 45 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.10° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 150 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TCL/TCM series datasheet (JIS standard). Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT. Every TC model ships with a built-in magnet for sensor switches.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max | 12 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø6 mm); the twin guide rods carry side load and torque, not thrust. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure.
Model Code: Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X45 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S Is Used
Gritty Transfer Line Diverter
With its brass sliding bearing tolerating abrasive dust where a ball guide would jam, this 57 N cylinder reliably flips diverting gates on dusty packaging conveyors.
Off-Centre Gripper Stop
Holding a ±0.1° non-rotating tolerance, the twin guide rods keep a pneumatic gripper perfectly square when halting an off-centre component at a machining cell.
Pallet Blade Lifter
The integrated guide absorbs side loads and hard impacts, using 79 N of push at 0.7 MPa to lift and index thin metal blades within a dense palletizing fixture.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S the Right Cylinder?
If you are sizing this actuator, the Ø12 bore yields roughly 57 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down to the Ø10 bore provides about 39 N of push, while moving up to the Ø16 bore increases thrust to 101 N, allowing you to dial in the exact force needed for your fixture. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task demands low-friction precision or high vertical-load capacity. Keep in mind that this unit does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This configuration includes the standard built-in magnet (S) and PT threaded ports.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Side load / torque the guide must carry
- ✓ TCL (precision, low friction) vs TCM (impact, radial load)
- ✓ Stroke & mounting face (top / bottom / rear)
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check The guide unit takes side load & torque — but do not exceed the max safe load/torque for your stroke.
- check Mount from the top, bottom (screw or T-slot) or rear face; use the precision locating holes.
- check Do not disassemble the fixing block or guide unit — factory-set precision.
- check Fit CS1 / DS1 magnetic switches in the four sensor slots as needed.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the Ø12 bore delivers 57 N of push and 42 N of pull. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 79 N, with a theoretical maximum force of 12 kgf.
No, there is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw. Each end of the cylinder lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper that absorbs the impact and softens the mechanical stop.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard models are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Related AirTAC TCM Cylinders
Request a Quote for Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X45S
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.